Advocating for change at the Shaping Essex Assembly
On 24th March Westcliff High School for Girls, The Westborough Primary School, Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery School and Heycroft Primary School joined the Shaping Essex Assembly at Chelmsford Cathedral, bringing together organisations from across Essex to campaign for improvements to transport, housing and mental health across the county.
Our pupils were excellent ambassadors, speaking confidently and eloquently both to the assembly and in one‑to‑one conversations.
The Assembly will spark future campaigns in the run up to the Mayoral elections in 2028, meaning all the shared challenges discussed helped shape potential solutions. The Leaders reflected on proposals, gave ideas of their own and recognised next steps.
The event ended with attendees raising ribbons to symbolise solidarity and a shared commitment to making Essex a safer, fairer and more inclusive place to live.
